SANTA CLARA, Calif. – After falling behind early in the second half, No. 10 Santa Clara women's soccer rallied for a hard-earned 2-1 win over Gonzaga Sunday afternoon. After the tally by the Zags (7-7-2, 3-3-1 WCC), the Broncos (11-2-3, 5-0-2 WCC) came right back with the equalizer and then scored again late in the half to take the win.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The scoring almost got started in the 28th when Gonzaga was given a penalty kick. After a save by Lauren Zontos, who was starting as a last-minute injury replacement, stopped the shot, she was called for being off her line. The next attempt went to the same spot and Zontos once again came up with the save.
- Gonzaga's goal came in the 52nd minute on a shot from outside the box. Katelyn Rigg passe hit to Emilia Warta who hit her shot just under the cross bar.
- A set piece in the 57th saw Santa Clara even things up. Sally Menti's corner found the head of Kat Jordan who hit it over the leaping keeper.
- Menti scored the game-winner in the 79th. After a long run by Ava Weiland, she passed to Menti near the top of the box and after a couple touches, hit a lot shot inside the right post.
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NOTABLE NUMBERS:
- Santa Clara outshot Gonzaga 17-9 and held an 8-5 edge in shots on goal.
- The Broncos drew eight corners while allowing one.
- Zontos, making just her second career start, made four saves, and commanded the game from the box.
- Lauren Towne ended up with six saves for the Bulldogs.
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NEXT UP
- The Broncos play at Oregon State Saturday at 1 p.m.
